Salary Comparison
Physicians: Gresham vs Long Beach
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Gresham, OR
$159,617/yr
Long Beach, CA
$77,840/yr
Our recommendation: Gresham, OR
Gresham offers $5,855 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Gresham
Long Beach
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$159,617
$77,840
+$81,777
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$9,710
$4,735
+$4,975
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
95
128
-33 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,550
$3,430
$880
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,450
$2,150
$700
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$7,160
$1,305
+$5,855
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
3.81×
1.38×
+2.43×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
5/10 (Tight)
+5
A vs B
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Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.